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I was looking for a reliable car for my grandson to get back-and-forth to work, I was helped by Randy who is very patient and thorough showing me the options he had to offer. I found a great car in my price range and then Randy asked me what kind of work did my grandson do? I told him he was a pit worker for oil can Henry's, he then went to the service department and grabed some industrial floor mats that he had saved and said here he's going to need these no extra charge it is this kind of care and service it is going to keep me coming back. Thanks Randy

I bought a used 1996 Aerostar in 1998 with 66,000 miles on it, and retired it with 225,000 miles on it when it started losing compression in two cylinders. Bought a 1995 with 99,000 miles on it in 2002. It now has 261,500 miles on it and still running strong. however I now live where we get heavy snows, and the two wheel drive does not climb the hills in snow if someone gets in front of you driving less than 30 miles per hour. I drove to Show Low AZ this morning and bought a 1995 AWD extended van with 116400 miles on it and drove it back to Ruidoso, NM. I could not have been happier if I had bought a new car off the lot. This one had been well kept, no rust, and only two door dings.

This vehicle is super reliable. I have not been able to wear it out. It has 230,000 kilometers on it 3.0 liter eng.does not use any oil. I have maintained this vehicle in accordance with manufacturers recommendations. It needs new shocks and some work. I have currently parked in my garage. No rust, I am going to put a new fuel pump for reliability purposes. This vehicle is in great shape and I want to keep it for a long time.

How am I ever going to part with this van? At 212000 it has taken children and all their stuff to college in Wisconsin, North Carolina and Pottsdam in upstate NY. It has made countless trip to Indiana again loaded to the top with product, my husband owns his own business. I has taken me to Minnesota to visit my first grandchild. A last the transmission has started to slip and we are holding on. This van has been a reliable workhorse, it sits outside all year, in western NY, and starts every morning without fail. I have had very few problems with it and the comfort for all my family including my 6'7" son has been great. Everyone can drive it from my son to myself at 5'1". I can haul anything

This is the best vehicle I have ever owned. I bought it new and have spent almost nothing on repairs. It now has 170,000 miles and still runs strong. Interior and extetior still look great. Wish Ford still made a vehicle this good. The 4.0 liter engine is great.

My third AWD Aerostar and best yet. I own a second 1995 AWD, my first Aerostar was a 1990 short van. All 3 vans have have been rock solid dependable with normal maintenance issues such as front CV boots, steering knuckles/bearings being the most costly, occurring in the 130-140K mile range. These vans were built at Hazelwood, MO by some of the best people that Ford has. I enjoyed working with St Louis Assembly as a supplier QA Engineer for over 13 years so I speak from experience. Both vans have over 184K and plenty of life remaining. I am now considering another 97 AWD model. Gas mileage = 17- 20mpg & same as a Windstar which has less room and utility. Aerostar's build quality is far superior.

This vehicle has cost me over $1k every year in repairs since I purchased it. From a hydraulic arm on the hatch spontaneously breaking (and flying through the van, very dangerous) to numerous engine issues, I have to give this one up. I just sank another $980.00 into it less than a week before I drove it from WA to CA. We returned from our trip last Sunday with a burned out transmission. From what I've seen and read about this car, you either get an excellent vehicle or a complete lemon. Guess which one I got?

We bought this van 1 1/2 years ago,
and have done nothing but pour money
into it. The whole engine has given
out, the cam shaft is broke, both
heads cracked, we've had to put in a
new radiator, water pump, rack and
pinion, and other things I am too
frustrated to remember. A lousy deal
for us. Beware.

This van is a bear. I can't kill it.
I've doubled the milage on it, it taken
every bit of abuse I can throw at it.
This thing is tough. I bought it from a
friend who apparently is clinically
unable to change oil in a vehicle and he
put 120,000 miles on it with no major
repairs, and now I've run it up to
220,000 with no repairs, worries,
squeaks, rattles or concerns. I'm in
the process of selling it (need a full
size) but it breaks my heart to see it
go. Ford shoulda never killed this one
off. Especailly to relace it with that
garbage Windstar.

This is my 4th Aerostar, and I still
love it. I cant find anything out
there to replace it without stepping
up to a big van (to do this I would
have to sacrifice my great fuel
economy 18/23). I bought my first
Aerostar, an '89, in 1991, put 192,000
miles on it. My next one was a '92
that I traded with 132,000 miles. My
next one was a '91. It was totaled
(rear-ended) with only 99,000 miles.
My current Aerostar, I bought to
replace the totaled '91, is a 1995
with 155,000 miles on it. I still take
it on family vacations. Out of all 4
Aerostars, I have not done any engine
overhauls or tranny jobs. Just normal
repairs including changing fluids
regularly.

We haul everything everywhere with this
van. Despite warnings about
potentially faulty automatic
transmissions, we've not had ANY
mechanical system problems. We bought
the Aerostar because we wanted 4WD and
we liked the fact that it's built on a
truck, not car, chassis. When pulling
our 22' sailboat or horse trailer (we
only pull one horse, since two is on
the hairy edge of this 6 cyl engine's
capability), sometimes the AC cuts off
going up a hill. But at 5-9,000 feet
altitude, we think that's acceptable.
With a carload of kids, I like the
dependabiity and knowledge that my
Aerostar will get me safely and
predictably to my destination.

What a mistake that was. My van had
145,000 and still ran strong. I wanted
something newer and biger. So we bought
a suburban, had it one month and it
broke down. should have kept the
aerostar. bought it with 105,000 miles
and only changed the belts and a
starter motor . I never even got an oil
change,

We purhased this vehicle with 75000
miles it now has 161000 miles on it. I
am very pleased with this van. I have
replaced cv joints on both
axles,brakes,and tires. Motor runs
great uses no oil . This is my 2nd
Aerostar the first one was totalled out
about a moth after we bought it. We
were hit broad side at 50 mph. van was
pushed 3 lanes accross the road we
walked away without a scrath.

I have to dmit that after going though
one transmission, 3 starters, one water
pump, one air conditioner, and two side
door latches...it has come time for me
to part with the Aerostar and since
they don't make it anymore and I can't
find another (would by one if it was
a '97), I am going to switch to a Chevy
Astro or GMC Safari. Too bad they
stopped making it and went to the
Windstar...they Safari/Astro would have
good competition.

The Aerostar was the largest minivan
back in 1995. It has terrific interior
space. The ride is very smooth.
Vehicle is heavy so brakes don't last
long. Great for towing camper, boat,
etc. Not as safe as it's replacement,
the Windstar. Much more reliable,
though. It has been a good van, even
at 100K.

What a great van for the $$. It has been very reliable with only repairs to the
brakes (which I assume is considred maintenance) and 2 seat belt clasps.
We spend a lot of time on the road loaded with teenagers and luggage and
have not been left stranded. On October 3rd, it was in a roll over accident,
and in spite of 4 complete rolls, it held up beautifully. The 3 seatbelted
passengers received only moderate cuts and bruising. I am definately
looking for another Aerostar!

We had this van since day on it has
403000 miles on it and still going
strong took on trip to fla to alanta
last week did not burn a drop of oil we
repale the battery & Brakes only so
far. it amazing this car it will not go
away !!!!!!